Calendar - Fun 4 Manasota Kids

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Family events, kids activities and parenting resources in the Sarasota and Bradenton area!

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18May

Daily Live Music Series at Wellen Park

Join us for Downtown Wellen Park’s Daily Live Music Series! We will have a rotating line up of musicians showcasing ...

9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: 19745 Wellen Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
Cost: Free
Website: wellenpark.com
Category: Free

Meditation for Kids at Kadampa Meditation Center

Enjoy a meaningful family-friendly morning at Kadampa Meditation Center. This event is an opportunity for families to get to know ...

11:00 am - 12:15 pm
Location: Kadampa Meditation Center of Florida, 730 N. Washington Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34236
Cost: Free, $5 Suggested Donation
Website: meditationinsarasota.org
Category: Free

Car Show at Big Top Brewers Collective

All Ages - All Car Styles - $5 Beers - No Registration Fees

11:45 am - 4:00 pm
Location: 2507 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34211
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Sundays at the Bay

Experience a talented local performer at The Bay each week. Enjoy a range of music genres. Don’t be surprised if ...

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: 1055 Boulevard of the Arts. Sarasota, FL 34236
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

19May

Mom's Walk or Run Meetup at The Roots Health Centers

Join us for a fun-filled morning at The Roots Health Centers! This in-person event is specially designed for moms who ...

9:00 am
Location: The Roots Health Centers; 8209 Natures Way, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Cost: $3.11
Website: www.eventbrite.com
Category: Free

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Glasser/Schoenbaum

Musical Motion is for parents/caregivers and their children, ages 0-5. Musical Motion is a fun parent-child learn & play class ...

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Glasser/Schoenbaum, 1750 17th St, Sarasota, FL. 34234
Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee.
Website: parentingmattersfl.org
Category: Free

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Oneco United Methodist Church

Musical Motion is for parents/caregivers and their children, ages 0-5. Musical Motion is a fun parent-child learn & play class ...

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Oneco United Methodist Church, 2112 53rd Ave E, Bradenton, FL. 34203
Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee.
Website: parentingmattersfl.org
Category: Free

Turtle Tracks & Shorebird Facts at Holmes Beach City Hall

Turtle Tracks and Shorebird Facts Anna Maria Turtle Watch & Shorebird Monitoring and Holmes Beach are hosting a fun and educational ...

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Venice Public Library

PARTNERS IN PLAY® Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) ...

10:15 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Venice Library 300 Nokomis Ave S, Venice, FL 34285
Cost: Free
Website: fortycarrots.com
Category: Free

Soar in 4 Story Time at Braden River Library

Soar in 4 StoryTime is held twice a month at Manatee County Public Library locations, families participate in a read ...

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Braden River Library, 4915 53rd Avenue E, Bradenton, FL
Cost: Free
Website: soarin4.org
Category: Free

Forty Carrots WELCOME TO OUR WORLD®

A Free Group for Parents and Infants | 0 to 7 Months Bringing a baby into the world can fill our ...

11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: The Parenting Center at Forty Carrots: 1350 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, 34232
Cost: Free, No preregistration required
Website: fortycarrots.com
Category: Free

Mental Health in Motherhood Workshop at The Flock SRQ

Join us at The Flock on Monday, May 19th at 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM for Bloom & Balance, Mental ...

11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Location: The Flock SRQ: 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
Cost: Free with Registration
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Social Circle at The Flock SRQ

Discover the joy of building a supportive community of friends who share the adventure of parenthood. From laughter-filled coffee chats ...

11:30 am
Location: The Flock SRQ: 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
Cost: Free
Website: theflocksrq.com
Category: Free

Jam and Cram at Elsie Quirk Library

Need a place to get some homework done, write that paper, or work on that group project? Come over to ...

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Elsie Quirk Library, 100 W. Dearborn Street Englewood, FL 34223
Cost: Free
Website: scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com
Category: Free

Daily Live Music Series at Wellen Park

Join us for Downtown Wellen Park’s Daily Live Music Series! We will have a rotating line up of musicians showcasing ...

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: 19745 Wellen Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
Cost: Free
Website: wellenpark.com
Category: Free

Michaels Kids Club Online

Try our FREE online classes for mini makers! Discover fun and engaging projects the whole family can enjoy! Join us online ...

Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Website: www.michaels.com
Category: Free

20May

180 Skate Homeschool Skate Meet Ups at Payne Park

Calling all homeschoolers! Join us every Tuesday from 9am to 11am. We will have snacks, drinks, extra boards and protective gear. All ...

9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Payne Park: 2010 Adams Lane, Sarasota, FL
Cost: Free
Website: 180skate.org
Category: Free

Woodland Church Preschool and Moms Play Group

This free group meets Tuesday mornings from 9am-11:30am. Everyone will meet in the gym, bounce on the jumpers, play with ...

9:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Woodland Community Church, 9607 State Road 70 E Bradenton, FL 34202
Cost: Free
Website: gowoodland.com
Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Central Library

PARTNERS IN PLAY® Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) ...

9:45 am - 10:45 am
Location: Central Library 1301 1st Ave W, Bradenton, Fl 34205
Cost: Free
Website: fortycarrots.com
Category: Free

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Peace Presbyterian Church

Musical Motion is for parents/caregivers and their children, ages 0-5. Musical Motion is a fun parent-child learn & play class ...

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Peace Presbyterian Church, 12705 SR 64 E, Lakewood Ranch, FL. 34212
Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee.
Website: parentingmattersfl.org
Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® North Port Library

PARTNERS IN PLAY® Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) ...

10:15 am - 1:00 pm
Location: North Port Library: 13800 Tamiami Trl, North Port, FL 34287
Cost: Free
Website: fortycarrots.com
Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® North Sarasota Library

PARTNERS IN PLAY® Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) ...

10:15 am - 11:15 am
Location: North Sarasota Library: 2801 Newtown Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234
Cost: Free
Website: fortycarrots.com
Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® South Manatee Library

PARTNERS IN PLAY® Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) ...

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: South Manatee Library: 6081 26th Street West Bradenton, FL
Cost: Free
Website: fortycarrots.com
Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Palmetto Library

PARTNERS IN PLAY® Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) ...

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Location: Palmetto Library: 923 6th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221 ·
Cost: Free
Website: fortycarrots.com
Category: Free

Daily Live Music Series at Wellen Park

Join us for Downtown Wellen Park’s Daily Live Music Series! We will have a rotating line up of musicians showcasing ...

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: 19745 Wellen Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
Cost: Free
Website: wellenpark.com
Category: Free

21May

UTC Kids Club

Join us for UTC Kids Club, a weekly lineup of high-energy, interactive experiences for kids. Get moving and grooving this ...

9:00 am
Location: 200 N Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, FL 34243
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Mothers Helping Mothers

Musical Motion is for parents/caregivers and their children, ages 0-5. Musical Motion is a fun parent-child learn & play class ...

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Mothers Helping Mothers, 5933 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota, FL. 34243
Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
Website: parentingmattersfl.org
Category: Free

Summertime UTC Storytime with Barnes and Noble

Join us for Storytime with Barnes & Noble – summertime edition! To beat the heat, we’re moving the fun inside ...

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Barnes & Noble UTC, 200 N Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, FL 34243
Cost: Free
Website: www.utcsarasota.com
Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Shannon Staub Library

PARTNERS IN PLAY® Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) ...

10:15 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Shannon Staub Library: 4675 Career Lane, North Port, Fl 34289
Cost: Free
Website: fortycarrots.com
Category: Free

Soar in 4 Story Time at Palmetto Library

Soar in 4 StoryTime is held twice a month at Manatee County Public Library locations, families participate in a read ...

11:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Palmetto Library, 923 6th St W, Palmetto FL 34221
Cost: Free
Website: soarin4.org
Category: Free

Forty Carrots WELCOME TO OUR WORLD®

A Free Group for Parents and Infants | 0 to 7 Months Bringing a baby into the world can fill our ...

11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: The Parenting Center at Forty Carrots: 1350 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, 34232
Cost: Free, No preregistration required
Website: fortycarrots.com
Category: Free

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Palmetto Library

Musical Motion is for parents/caregivers and their children, ages 0-5. Musical Motion is a fun parent-child learn & play class ...

11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Palmetto Library, 923 6th St W, Palmetto FL 34221
Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
Website: parentingmattersfl.org
Category: Free

Bingo Night at Englewood YMCA

Enjoy BINGO with the Englewood YMCA community to win a bunch of great prizes. Bring your own snacks!

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: 701 Medical Blvd, Englewood, FL 34223
Cost: Free for members, $5 drop-in for community | $3 per card
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Daily Live Music Series at Wellen Park

Join us for Downtown Wellen Park’s Daily Live Music Series! We will have a rotating line up of musicians showcasing ...

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: 19745 Wellen Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
Cost: Free
Website: wellenpark.com
Category: Free

Ranch Nite Wednesdays at Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch

Your favorite weeknight hangout is back at Waterside Place, the newest town center in Lakewood Ranch! Ranch Nite Wednesday kicks off ...

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Waterside Place, 1561 Lakefront Drive, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240
Cost: Free
Website: lakewoodranch.com
Category: Free

22May

Wildflower Walk at Carlton Reserve

Join us for a leisurely walk through the Carlton Reserve as we look for spring wildflowers! We will explore the preserve ...

9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: 1800 Mabry Carlton Parkway, Venice, FL 34292
Cost: free, see description
Website: facebook.com
Category: Free

Ima and Me Morning Meet Up at Chabad of Sarasota

Calling All Moms! Join us for a Thursday morning social for moms and their little ones (ages 0-2) with a ...

9:30 am - 10:30 am
Location: Chabad of Sarasota - 7700 Beneva Rd, Sarasota, Fl 34238
Cost: Free
Website: bit.ly
Category: Free

Open Play at The Roots Health Centers

Join us at The Roots Health Centers for a fun-filled Open Play event catered to our littlest ones! This in-person ...

9:30 am - 10:30 am
Location: 8209 Natures Way, Bradenton, FL 34202
Cost: Free
Website: www.eventbrite.com
Category: Free

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at South Manatee Branch Library

Musical Motion is for parents/caregivers and their children, ages 0-5. Musical Motion is a fun parent-child learn & play class ...

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: South Manatee Branch Library, 6081 26th Street W, Bradenton, FL
Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
Website: parentingmattersfl.org
Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Selby Library

PARTNERS IN PLAY® Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) ...

10:15 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Selby Library: 1331 First St., Sarasota, FL 34236
Cost: Free
Website: fortycarrots.com
Category: Free

Storytime Adventures at Fruitville Library

For infants to five years, attending with caregiver. The storytime includes simple stories, nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and crafts. Space ...

10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: Fruitville Library,100 Apex Road, Sarasota, FL 34240
Cost: Free
Website: scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com
Category: Free

Waves & Wonders Mindful Little Thursdays

Mindful Little Thursdays! Free class For ages 3-8 yrs but we could ALL use mindful reminders, and ALL are welcome.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Waves & Wonder Boutique and Retreat: 1724 4th Street, Sarasota FL 34236
Cost: Free
Website: www.instagram.com
Category: Free

Parent University: Digital Parenting at Brooker High School

On May 22nd, Sarasota County Schools will host two Parent Universities focused on keeping kids safe online. With the ever-changing landscape ...

11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Brooker High School: 3201 N Orange Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34234
Cost: Free with Registration
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Soar in 4 Story Time at Little Discovery Center

Soar in 4 StoryTime is held twice a month at Manatee County Public Library locations, families participate in a read ...

11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Little Discovery Center, 321 15th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205
Cost: Free
Website: soarin4.org
Category: Free

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Little Discovery Center

Musical Motion is for parents/caregivers and their children, ages 0-5. Musical Motion is a fun parent-child learn & play class ...

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Little Discovery Center, 321 15th St W., Bradenton
Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
Website: parentingmattersfl.org
Category: Free

Daily Live Music Series at Wellen Park

Join us for Downtown Wellen Park’s Daily Live Music Series! We will have a rotating line up of musicians showcasing ...

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: 19745 Wellen Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
Cost: Free
Website: wellenpark.com
Category: Free

Kids Night at Plaza Mexico Restaurant

Join us for Kids Night at Plaza de Toro Mexico in Sarasota every Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ...

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Plaza Mexico Restaurant, 1894 Stickney Point Road, Sarasota, FL
Cost: Free
Website: facebook.com
Category: Free

Parent University: Digital Parenting at Venice High School

On May 22nd, Sarasota County Schools will host two Parent Universities focused on keeping kids safe online. With the ever-changing landscape ...

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Venice High School: 1 Indian Avenue, Venice, FL 34285
Cost: Free with Registration
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Weekly Free Fun Run at Fleet Feet

Everyone is welcome to join our Fun Run Group! We have walkers, runners and everyone in between! Meet at Fleet Feet ...

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: 711 South Osprey Avenue #1, Sarasota, FL, 34236
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Cinema at the Bay

Join us for our weekly movie series Cinema at the Bay! we will have a different movie each week. Please ...

7:00 pm
Location: 1055 Boulevard of the Arts. Sarasota, FL 34236
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

23May

Ride and Paddle at the Bay

Experience The Bay from the water! Explore the restored mangroves and other flora and fauna of The Bay on this ...

9:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: 1055 Boulevard of the Arts. Sarasota, FL 34236
Cost: Free with Registration
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Braden River Library

PARTNERS IN PLAY® Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) ...

9:45 am - 10:45 am
Location: Braden River Library 4915 53rd Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34203
Cost: Free
Website: fortycarrots.com
Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Anna Maria Island Library

PARTNERS IN PLAY® Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) ...

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Anna Maria Island Library: 5701 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, FL
Cost: Free
Website: fortycarrots.com
Category: Free

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Rocky Bluff Library

Musical Motion is for parents/caregivers and their children, ages 0-5. Musical Motion is a fun parent-child learn & play class ...

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Rocky Bluff Library, 6750 US 301, Ellenton, FL
Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
Website: parentingmattersfl.org
Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Fruitville Library

PARTNERS IN PLAY® Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) ...

10:15 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Fruitville Library: 100 Apex Rd, Sarasota, FL 34240 ·
Cost: Free
Website: fortycarrots.com
Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Lakewood Ranch Library

PARTNERS IN PLAY® Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) ...

12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Location: Lakewood Ranch Library 16410 Rangeland Pkwy, Bradenton, FL
Cost: Free
Website: fortycarrots.com
Category: Free

Forty Carrots PARTNERS IN PLAY® Rocky Bluff Library

PARTNERS IN PLAY® Drop in to enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) ...

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Location: Rocky Bluff Library 6750 US Highway 301 N, Ellenton, FL 34222
Cost: Free
Website: fortycarrots.com
Category: Free

Parenting Matters Musical Motion at Palmetto Library

Musical Motion is for parents/caregivers and their children, ages 0-5. Musical Motion is a fun parent-child learn & play class ...

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Palmetto Library, 923 6th St W, Palmetto FL 34221
Cost: One time $10 enrollment fee
Website: parentingmattersfl.org
Category: Free

Daily Live Music Series at Wellen Park

Join us for Downtown Wellen Park’s Daily Live Music Series! We will have a rotating line up of musicians showcasing ...

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: 19745 Wellen Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
Cost: Free
Website: wellenpark.com
Category: Free

Movies Under The Stars at the Green at UTC

Starting at 6 pm, friends (and imaginary friends) can meet special characters, enjoy complimentary face painting, onsite concessions, and more! ...

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: The Green at UTC, 140 University Town Center, Sarasota, FL
Cost: Free
Website: utcsarasota.com
Category: Free

24May

Ride and Paddle at the Bay

Experience The Bay from the water! Explore the restored mangroves and other flora and fauna of The Bay on this ...

8:30 am - 10:30 am
Location: 1055 Boulevard of the Arts. Sarasota, FL 34236
Cost: Free with Registration
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free

Old Main Street Bradenton Public Market

Welcome to the Bradenton Public Market, a place where the community meets each week to enjoy fresh produce, local art, ...

9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: 400 Old Main St, Bradenton
Cost: Free
Website: www.realizebradenton.com
Category: Free

Saturday Mornings at The Nest at Robinson Preserve

Join us at the Mosaic Center for Nature, Exploration, Science, and Technology for a morning of exploration. Walk the grounds ...

9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 840 99th St NW Bradenton, FL 34209
Cost: Free
Website: manatee.hosted.civiclive.com
Category: Free

Creative Liberties Family Art Day

Bring the whole family and spend the morning making art together during our Family Art Day. No RSVP is required, ...

9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Creative Liberties, 927 N Lime Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34237
Cost: Free
Website: www.creativeliberties.net
Category: Free

Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex Free Try It Class

Free Try it Class every Saturday at 10:45am! Kids ages 3 & up and adults are welcome to join us ...

10:45 am - 11:15 am
Location: 5309 29th Street East Ellenton, Florida 34222
Cost: Free
Website: member.daysmartrecreation.com
Category: Free

Doggy Meet Up at The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime

Hang out at The Bazaar with your four legged family members. Off leash area, free gift for your dog from ...

11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime: 821 Apricot Avenue, Sarasota, Florida 34237
Cost: Free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Free